she had felt the build up of sadness over the course of the day , everything mounting to something she could no longer get a hold on . the moment she could sense the first tear about to fall from her eye , she made up some weak excuse to evacuate the area , not making it too far before she lay in a heap , curled up and crying into her knees . it hurt , her chest heaves with the effort of her sobs , but she could not stop them or control their force . before she can gather herself again , she is aware of hands taking her face gently , the girl shying away from her on instinct ; it was like it burned her , even if it was a tender action . she does what she can to not move , stiffening up as the tears are cleared off her cheeks , brushed away like it was no problem in the slightest ; it should be this easy , and she should have been stronger . her own hand balls up her sleeve to assist with the last of the moisture , sniffling . " i am s -- sorry y -- you had to see that , m -- miss ... "